Why Do I Care So Much What People Think? (ADHD & Rejection Sensitivity)

Do you replay conversations for days afterward? Assume people are upset with you? Feel devastated by criticism, rejection, or even the possibility of disappointing someone? You might call it social anxiety, people pleasing, perfectionism, being “too sensitive,” or caring too much what other people think. For many ADHD adults, these experiences are connected to Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD), one of the most painful and misunderstood aspects of ADHD. In this video, I take a deep dive into what rejection sensitivity actually is, how it affects relationships, self-esteem, people pleasing, perfectionism, and self-trust, and what I have found genuinely helps after years of working with ADHD clients in therapy and coaching. It’s a thorough look at why RSD happens and how to start developing a healthier relationship with it. If you’ve spent years feeling misunderstood, taking things personally, constantly second-guessing yourself, or wondering why small interactions seem to affect you so deeply, this video is for you. I believe so much in this approach to RSD that I made an app that walks you through it. Learn more about Harbor here: https://rapisardocounseling.com/rejec... Future videos will go even deeper into specific tools and strategies for: • Rejection sensitivity • ADHD and relationships • People pleasing • Perfectionism • Self-trust • Emotional regulation • ADHD self-esteem and identity I’m Suzie Rapisardo, therapist, coach, and ADHD specialist. I help ADHD adults better understand themselves, reduce shame, rebuild self-trust, and create lives that work with their brains instead of against them. Learn more about my ADHD support & skills groups. An affordable 6 week program with true connection and empowerment: https://rapisardocounseling.com/adhd-... #ADHD #RejectionSensitivity #RSD #ADHDWomen #ADHDAdults #PeoplePleasing #Perfectionism #SelfTrust #EmotionalRegulation #adhdsupport